S5140 Adult foster care per diem
Also known as: adult foster care, foster home placement
Adult foster care placement services providing room, board, supervision, and care in a family-like setting provided on a per diem basis.
In Plain Language
Family-style care home; Foster placement
Clinical Context
Used for adult placement in licensed foster homes providing 24-hour care, supervision, meals, and residential support in community setting.
RVU Information
CPT S5140 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. This is typical for supply, drug, and equipment codes — reimbursement is based on Average Sales Price (ASP), fee schedules, or payer contracts rather than the RVU system.
Billing & Documentation
S-codes are used by private payers (not Medicare) for services without a standard CPT or HCPCS code. Coverage varies significantly between insurers. Verify payer acceptance before billing and document medical necessity thoroughly.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code S5140?
CPT S5140 (Adult foster care per diem) is a S Codes code. Adult foster care placement services providing room, board, supervision, and care in a family-like setting provided on a per diem basis.
Is S5140 covered by insurance?
S5140 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Used for adult placement in licensed foster homes providing 24-hour care, supervision, meals, and residential support in community setting.
When is CPT S5140 used?
Used for adult placement in licensed foster homes providing 24-hour care, supervision, meals, and residential support in community setting.
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